Urfi Javed arrest has been making headlines for the wrong reason. Here’s how the Mumbai Police dealt with the matter circulating all over the internet.
Mumbai’s Oshiwara Police recently took quick action against an individual responsible for fabricating a video involving social media influencer Urfi Javed. The video depicted Javed being led away by two women police officers due to her attire a backless red top and jeans at a coffee shop. This video quickly went viral, raising concerns and criticism of the Mumbai Police’s public decency.
This incident compelled Mumbai Police to share the situation through social media. They clarified that the individuals featured in the video were not genuine police officers. They also stated that the use of police uniforms had been done illegally. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Mumbai Police wrote “One can’t violate the law of the land for cheap publicity! A viral video of a woman being allegedly arrested by Mumbai Police in a case of obscenity is not true—ininsignia and uniform have been misused.”
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The police statement further revealed that a criminal case had been registered against those involved in creating and spreading the misleading video. The case falls under sections 171, 419, 500, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. Following the investigation, the individual impersonating a police inspector has been arrested, and the vehicle used in the video has been seized. To avoid the spread of false information, the Mumbai Police also used various social media platforms, including Instagram stories, to reaffirm their dedication without resorting to sensationalism.
Furthermore, this incident is an example associated with sharing and consuming content on social media. The Mumbai Police’s quick response shows their dedication to maintaining public trust and safeguarding their reputation. It also gives us the lesson of verifying the authenticity of viral content before jumping to conclusions and making further comments.
